The ten most useful phrases for travelling in Japan is highly debatable but let’s face it. You’re not here for a conference or to meet the Emperor. Quite simply you’ll be sliding around on snow, eating and drinking your...

If it’s your first time to Japan you might find things very different to your home country. In Japan, eating, traveling or bathing all come with particular etiquette centring around hygiene and courtesy towards others. Don’t get too stressed...

So many tips let’s call this PART ONE!!! Don’t laugh! Affordable ski holidays are possible. With a little planning and some super-sleuthing, family ski trips can be easy-peasy Japanesey. If you don’t have time or wouldn’t know where to...

Snow season is right around the corner in the Southern Hemisphere and that’s fertile ground for making yourself into a right, royal goose. And I don’t mean a cute little fluffy snow goose. I mean an embarrassing representation of...

When your family members are Celiacs (Coelic in Australia) travel is potentially life-threatening so it’s much easier just staying at home. Travel becomes one big hassle, a mountain not worth the trudge. For starters, you can’t trust what goes...

I get a heap of promo specials advertising 7 nights accommodation in Whistler Blackcomb. Deals including ski lift pass look reasonably priced but seriously – it’s a long way to go from Australia for just a week… Isn’t it? With...

I was 6 metres further up, rooted to the spot fearing if I moved an inch either side I’d trigger snow movement, sealing him in. Just like any other accident, it started as a lovely day in Furano. Our...

View post on imgur.com Furano hits (mostly) the culinary spot, so if you like Japanese food you’re in luck. If not, you’re in deep trouble, bring your vegemite. It is a noodle area, you’re not going to be eating...